October 3 – Jerusalem v. Bethlehem. Isaiah 59:20; “And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.”
Luke 2:38; “And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”
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…He would come to Zion as their Redeemer…Anna was a prophetess and served in the temple for 84 years after the death of her husband when she was very young. Night and day she served God, and never left the temple. She prayed while waiting for this very day to arrive that Redemption would arrive at Jerusalem.
Why does the BoM say Jesus was born in Jerusalem? Jesus’ parents took Him to Jerusalem after His birth in Bethlehem!
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Alma 7:10; “And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God.”
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